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style="float: left; margin: 5px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;" /> Cooking and dining alfresco is arguably the single greatest thing about warm weather in spring and summer, but most backyard barbeques involve a million trips to and from the kitchen. As such, one of the hottest trends in new home construction is outdoor kitchens. Outdoor kitchens typically feature a comfortable eating area with a combination of cabinets, sinks, warming drawers, prep counters, ranges, and refrigerators&mdash;all within arm&rsquo;s reach of the grill. Outdoor kitchens provide a natural gathering spot for friends and family and can add to the value of your home.</p>
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How elaborate your outdoor kitchen should be depends on how often you plan to use it. Some people enjoying dining outdoors every evening, while others reserve it for special occasions and social gatherings. Regardless of the frequency of use, you need to use materials that do well in all kinds of weather. Stone sinks, stainless steel cabinets, and slate countertops will withstand the Seattle rain, as well as the months that pass between barbeque seasons. Many outdoor kitchens also feature pergolas or other roof structures to shield guests from sun and rain. Something else to consider is adding an outdoor gas heater or fireplace, which will extend the amount of time you can use your outdoor kitchen into the fall and winter months.</p>
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In addition to the convenience of having all your grilling accoutrements within a handy distance, a well-built outdoor kitchen also adds to the value of your home. And you don&rsquo;t have to have a new home to reap the benefits. With the right space and backyard layout, owners of existing homes can easily add-on an outdoor kitchen area. When adding an outdoor kitchen to an existing home, power, gas, and water lines often have to be extended from the home, so be sure to hire a qualified contractor to do the work for you. By extending your living space outside, you have essentially increased the square footage of your home. In many cases the increase in your home&rsquo;s value will equal or even sometimes exceed the cost of the project itself.</p>
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The benefits of an outdoor kitchen area and living space are many. And with the convenience of having your drinks, condiments, meat, and cooking space all in one easy-to-reach place, you can spend the precious summer moments right where you should&mdash;outside with friends and family.</p>
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What features would you include in an outdoor kitchen?</p>
spokane-north.windermere.com/uploads/blog_post_featured_images/blog_post/images/692/thumb_Pasta_Wine-210x138.jpgIncrease your living space—and your home’s valuehttp://spokane-north.windermere.com/blogs/windermere/posts/increase-your-living-space-and-your-home-s-value
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http://spokane-north.windermere.com/blogs/windermere/posts/increase-your-living-space-and-your-home-s-valueHome Warranties Provide Buyers and Sellers With A Peace Of Mind<p>
<img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/715/content_FiancesContract-210x267.jpg" style="float: left; width: 210px; height: 267px; " /><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Myriad, 'Myriad Pro', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left; ">If you are a homeowner, you probably know all-too-well how costly home repairs can be. And, thanks to Murphy&rsquo;s Law, appliance break-downs seem to happen at the worst possible time&mdash;like when you are selling your home. For this reason, it is in the best interest of all home sellers to consider purchasing a home warranty.</span></p>
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A home warranty offers many advantages to the home seller, the least of which is a peace of mind that your major home appliances are covered in the event of a break down. Most home warranties cover both parts and labor of your home&rsquo;s most vital systems and major appliances. This protects the home seller from potentially large, unexpected repair bills and also allows the buyer to purchase the home with more confidence. Additionally, a home warranty is usually for the term of at least one year, so any unforeseen repairs/replacements are also covered well after the home has been sold. A home warranty also provides a competitive edge over those homes without warranties because it communicates confidence to buyers. This can add up to a faster selling period, resulting in a more convenient process for all involved.</p>
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A home is probably the single largest investment you&rsquo;ll ever make, so the last thing you want as a home seller or buyer, are unexpected home repairs/replacements. Major appliance replacement can cost you several thousand dollars, and during the process of a home sale/purchase, your budget doesn&rsquo;t often allow for costly expenses. A home warranty is designed to protect you from these types of expenditures. Furthermore, it is convenient for home sellers because a home warranty offers after-sale liability. While an inspection may find many faults that are covered by a home warranty, it cannot account for latent problems that are beyond an inspection&rsquo;s scope, or problems that occur down the road. In most cases, a home warranty will cover these expenses, alleviating potential financial burdens for the seller once they have sold the home.</p>
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When considering a home warranty, it&rsquo;s important to ask the right questions. Warranties vary from one company to the next and there are also many different types of coverage available. Your Realtor should be able to help you with this process. First and foremost, you should identify which components of the home will be covered by the warranty. It&rsquo;s also important to attain annual costs and the charge for service calls. You will want to ask what the total dollar limit is on the warranty and what the limits are for the individual items that are covered. Many home sellers purchase home warranties, which are then passed along to the homebuyer when they move into the home. As a homebuyer, you may want to look into whether or not the coverage can be renewed once the warranty has expired.</p>
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According to American Home Shield, one of the largest home warranty companies in the nation, the average home warranty customer uses their warranty plan 2.3 times. Furthermore, the number of home warranties is increasing with every year because homeowners are becoming more informed of their benefits. Eventually home warranties will become commonplace, as buyers and sellers realize the advantages they offer. Ultimately, what it comes down to is that a home warranty is a very simple, cost-effective way to purchase a peace of mind for both homebuyers and sellers alike.</p>
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With the increased emphasis&nbsp;on global warming in recent years, combined with rising energy costs, more and more people are asking what they can do to make their homes more energy efficient. Energy conservation can be as simple as closing your curtains at night, changing a light bulb, turning down your thermostat, or closing the fireplace damper. Many of the most inexpensive solutions quickly pay for themselves in conservation, which you ultimately benefit from when you get your power bill.</p>
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One of the biggest ways you can conserve energy is to take advantage of &ldquo;off-peak&rdquo; hours. This is a step that everyone can take because it simply involves shifting your power use of major appliances, such as washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers. Puget Sound Energy recommends using these appliances outside of peak hours&mdash;peak hours are between 6am-10am and 5pm-9pm. Studies show that by shifting a portion of your energy use, consumers can significantly lower wholesale electricity prices, which saves everyone money in the long run.</p>
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Another way you can save energy is by washing your clothes in cold water and only running full loads. When using the dryer, toss in a couple of dry towels with your clothes to help speed up the drying process. It&rsquo;s also important to clean the lint trap in your dryer after every load and make sure the dryer hose and vent are clear.</p>
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There are several steps you can follow to reduce your home&rsquo;s demand on heating during the winter months. Conventional measures, such as setting back your thermostat, are effective at reducing energy consumption. It is recommended that you keep your thermostat set between 65 and 72 degrees during the winter months. Keep in mind that by simply lowering your thermostat one degree, your furnace will use seven percent less energy overall. It&rsquo;s also important to clean your furnace filter frequently&mdash;doing so will enable your heating system to run more efficiently and cost-effectively.</p>
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It&rsquo;s estimated that lighting accounts for 10 percent of your overall home energy bill, so another way you can conserve is by using energy-saving fluorescent light bulbs, known as CFL light bulbs. CFLs use approximately one-quarter of the energy of equivalent incandescent bulbs, they give off warm, indirect light, and they last ten times longer than average light bulbs. When shopping for CFLs, look for those with the Energy Star label on them&mdash;this ensures that you&rsquo;re purchasing a product that has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).</p>
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For more information about energy conservation, please visit <a href="http://www.energystar.org/">www.energystar.org</a>.</p>
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